Response to new Scotland suicide statistics : Response to new Scotland suicide statistics
27 Jun 2018 /
Our response to the new statistics on suicide in Scotland.
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Response to Scottish government's suicide prevention funding announcement : Response to Scottish government's suicide prevention funding announcement
13 Jun 2018 / Challenging mental health inequalities
The Mental Health Foundation has today welcomed the Scottish government's announcement of £3 million for suicide prevention – but has warned that the full plan, which is due to be published later this month, must include a number of crucial commitments.
74% of UK overwhelmed or unable to cope at some point : 74% of UK overwhelmed or unable to cope at some point
14 May 2018 /
A UK-wide stress survey has found that almost three quarters of adults (74%) have at some point over the past year felt so stressed they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope.
Response to Scottish government loneliness consultation : Response to Scottish government loneliness consultation
4 May 2018 /
Research conducted by the Mental Health Foundation has shown that loneliness is one of the leading public health challenges of our time - it can be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day.
Over half of young Scots who feel lonely also experience depression : Over half of young Scots who feel lonely also experience depression
3 Jan 2018 /
The Mental Health Foundation has warned that loneliness is creating mental health problems among tens of thousands of young people across Scotland.
Mental Health Foundation unveils mental health in schools project : Mental Health Foundation unveils mental health in schools project
17 Oct 2017 / Prevention resources and tools
The Mental Health Foundation today unveiled its new mental health in schools project. The Peer Education Project sees students become the teachers, with year 12 pupils teaching year 7 pupils about mental health.
Winner of first Mental Health Fringe Award at Edinburgh Festival : Winner of first Mental Health Fringe Award at Edinburgh Festival
25 Aug 2017 / Challenging mental health inequalities
The first show to win the Mental Health Foundation’s brand-new Mental Health Fringe Award has been announced.
2 in 3 adults face mental health problems : 2 in 3 adults face mental health problems
8 May 2017 /
Most Britons say they have experienced a mental health problem at some point in their lives with younger generations particularly impacted.
Mindfulness Through Film resource : Mindfulness Through Film resource
20 Apr 2017 / Prevention resources and tools
The Mental Health Foundation, along with Into Film, have launched a new mindfulness resource, Mindfulness Through Film. The resource explores the many benefits attached to cultivating a mindful state, outlining how film can be used to develop mindfulness skills.
New web app for online mindfulness course launched : New web app for online mindfulness course launched
25 Oct 2016 / Prevention resources and tools
The Mental Health Foundation and online mental health programme producer Wellmind Media today officially announced the launch of a ground-breaking web app for their online mindfulness course, Be Mindful.